Yadkin Valley Visitors Guide

Cardinal Stables & Riding Academy Nestled on gorgeous 300+ acres in the beautiful Foothills of NC in the community ofWestfield,.Hunter jumper riding lessons,guided trail rides and birthday parties are offered.

through western Surry, each offering spectacular unspoiled natural beauty.The Ararat River flows through Mount Airy, with an entry point at Riverside Park and a take-out at Tharrington Park. Paddling opportunities are ever-expanding, thanks due to ongoing stream- preservation and reclamation efforts. Call 336.401.8390 for more information. Ararat River GreenwayTrail at Riverside Park 850 Riverside Drive, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-786-8313 Greenway Trail information - mountairy.org/142/Parks- Fields-Greenways Jonesville Kayak &Tube Rentals Outfitter located on theYadkin River.Tube, kayak and canoe rentals. Shuttle provided. 1917 NC Hwy 67, Jonesville, NC 28642 336-934- 0874 Kapps Mill Kayak Trips 690 Devotion Road,Thurmond, NC 28683 336-366-2509 rrgallimore@yahoo.com North Carolina River Riders Outfitter located on theYadkin River.Tube, kayak and canoe rentals. Shuttle provided. 201 Big Bend Rd, Ronda, NC 28670 336-244- 6220, northcarolinariverriders.com Rocky Forest River Run: Kayaking & Tubing Outfitters Just minutes out of Elkin and renting canoes/kayaks. Offering shuttle service for those with own kayaks. Elkin, NC 336-835-3890 or 336-469-8652 kayadkin@gmail.com, rockyforestriverrun.com Yadkin River Trail Multiple access points in Surry County including Burch River Station in Surry County and Crater Park in Downtown Elkin, NC Burch River Station Canoe and Kayak Access is behind Perdue Farms Feed Mill off NC 268 at 105 Greenwood Circle. Yadkin Valley River Adventures Full-service outfitter with canoe, kayak, and fishing trips. Shuttle service and overnight trips available. Located across from Rockford General Store. 104 Old Rockford Road, Dobson, NC 27017 (call for

1155Wilson Farm Rd,Westfield,NC 27053 336-399-7099,cardinalstables@surry.net Yadkin Valley Trail Riders

Just out of Elkin heading North,Elkin is actively linking the Stone Mountain State Park BridleTrail to trails traveling South to Elkin. 336-813-4666,yadkinvalleytrailriders.webs.com Ogburn Stables and Trail Rides Trail excursions,boarding,and riding lessons by appointment. 5716 Ogburn Stables Road,Tobaccoville, NC 27050 336-287-3361 or 336-983-2279 ogburnstables.com / theogburnstables@yahoo.com hunting Hunting is available in the various areas in Surry County. Primland Resort 2000 Busted Rock Road, Meadows of Dan,VA 24120 276-222-3800, primland.com Mitchell River Game Lands ncwildlife.org/Portals/0/Hunting/GameLand_Maps/ Mountain/Mitchell_River.pdf Singletree Gun & Plough in Stokes County Singletree is a wilderness retreat hunting lodge with on- site cabins available near Hanging Rock State Park.They also offer aWilderness Preserve, all-inclusive hunting packages, and guided hunts available by reservation. 1215 Single Tree Road,Westfield, NC 27053 336-593-2155, singletreegunandplow.com North Carolina Birding Trail Locations 25 birding trail locations can be found in Surry County - within Pilot Mountain State Park and Cumberland Knob Recreation Area along the Blue Ridge Parkway, as well as Elkin Municipal Park, Elkin-Alleghany Trail along Big Elkin Creek, and Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail along theYadkin River. Migrating raptors may be observed from the summit area of Pilot Mountain starting in late September into November.A wide variety of birds associated with water may be seen in the river section, including Bald Eagle, Snowy Egret, and an occasional Green Heron. ncbirdingtrail.org. Other nearby locations include Hang- ing Rock State Park, Stone Mountain State Park, and Sanders RidgeWinery. Cumberland Knob Recreation Area Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 217 nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/upload/Cumberland%20 Knob%20Trails.pdf Pilot Mountain State Park ncbirdingtrail.org/sites/2012/8/1/pilot-mountain-state-park.html paddling and tubing Surry is blessed with pristine streams and rivers nestled in rural settings protected from development.These waterways are right out of the Blue Ridge Mountains. TheYadkin River, Surry’s largest, flows along the county’s southern border, while the Mitchell River meanders

directions or visit website..do not use GPS) 336-374-5318, yadkinriveradventures.com paddle@yadkinriveradventures.com Primland Resort

Located northeast of Mount Airy inVirginia, Primland is a premier destination for golfers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy sporting clays, horseback riding, hunting, and fishing.The Highland Course is magnificent and was Golf Digest’s best new public course in its category.Travel + Leisure Golf Magazine ratedThe Highland Course as “One of the 10 best new courses in America.” 2000 Busted Rock Road, Meadows of Dan,VA 24120

276-222-3800, primland.com Skateboarding Park

MountAiry’s Riverside Park, located at 350 Riverside Drive in MountAiry,features an outdoor skate park,thanks to lo- cal fundraising efforts.The park is open from dawn to dusk. mountairy.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Riverside-Park-1

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